in the heat of the moment

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === in the heat of the moment As the hasty result of strong, passionate feelings and without thoughtful consideration. Antonym: in the cold light of day ==== Translations ==== === See also === spur of the moment === Further reading === “in the heat of the moment”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present. “in the heat of the moment”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present. “in the heat of the moment” (US) / “in the heat of the moment” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.